Monthly Archives: June 2009

Recipe for homemade playdough:

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Dan

1 cup plain flour ½ cup salt 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup water 1 teaspoon food coloring Put all the ingredients into a saucepan, and stir over a medium heat until the dough forms … Continue reading → Read more »

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An invitation to go Roman’ the countryside

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Dan

In July of 2010 we’re going to do another charity walk in aid of the Joseph Salmon Trust. The Trust supports parents who have lost a child by providing financial assistance to those who need it most. This may be … Continue reading → Read more »

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A bit of a geek out

Posted on June 12, 2009 by Dan

I’m quitting comics. This isn’t news that is going to send the executives of DC and Marvel scurrying through the corridors in panic. To be honest I haven’t actually bought a superhero comic in about six years. I’ve not read … Continue reading → Read more »

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All the rage at Ascot this year

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Dan

I’ve been practicing my balloon animal making skills recently. I’m more of a conceptual artist than a realist, although I’m sure you’ll agree that it’s pretty obvious what this sculpture/hat represents. First person to correctly identify what animal the lovely … Continue reading → Read more »

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Blu-ray review: High School Musical 3

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Dan

To say Amy is a fan of the High School Musical franchise would be like saying Scooby-Doo has a faint penchant for Scoobysnacks. In Amy’s wardrobe alone she has High School Musical socks, shoes, t-shirts, pajamas, and jewelry. That’s not … Continue reading → Read more »

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Congratulations to Xbox4NappyRash

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Dan

Congratulations to Xbox4NappyRash. Now he has to think of something else to write about. Bookmark It Read more »

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Hot shaving action, part 2

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Dan

A quick message to everyone who poured scorn on my shaving exploits yesterday: It could have been a hell of a lot worse. Shamelessly stolen from this rather excellent (but mean spirited) photoblog . Bookmark It Read more »

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Hot shaving action

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Dan

The more observant amongst you will notice that my blog header has returned to its previous incarnation. As fun as the other one was the novelty has worn off a little for me. There’s a big site redesign coming, I … Continue reading → Read more »

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Congratulations Simon and Jane

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Dan

Congratulations Simon and Jane. One of the internet’s wittiest writers has just become a dad for the first time. The Daddybloggerverse can only be ritcher as a result. And Janes pretty damn good too. Congratulations guys. Bookmark It Read more »

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I’m thinking of turning Amish

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Dan

Last month I got a brand new lawn mower. It’s one of those man-powered push along ones, and I must say I’m very happy with it. I’d previously been using an electric one that Craig had given me. It had … Continue reading → Read more »

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